Permit Coordinator — Fast-Paced Homebuilder

D.R. Horton; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., is seeking a Permit Coordinator in Fort Myers, FL. You will coordinate documents for permits, water taps, and impact fees, interfacing with division teams and external contacts to ensure deadlines are met.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with 1–3 years of related experience, strong organization and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office and JDE. Some overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 1–3 years of related experience.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred: Associate degree or equivalent and experience with JDE.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate documents required for submitting building permits, water taps and impact fees.
• Communicate with division departments and external contacts to meet deadlines.
• Prepare and submit permit payments and maintain scheduling records.
• Maintain professional relationships with municipality staff.
• Serve as division contact for permit issues and respond promptly
• Record permit information in JD Edwards (JDE) and upload documents to DRH systems
• Monitor permit approval processes across municipalities for assigned communities
• Distribute plans to Purchasing, Marketing, and Construction departments
• Document plan revisions and coordinate time-frame requirements with consultants
• Support Construction Department with administrative duties
• Inform accounting of permit/fees changes
• Comply with company ethics and strive for departmental efficiency
• Ability to work overtime when required

Skills

MS Office

Strong organization

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

JDE (JD Edwards)

Email

Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., is seeking a Permit Coordinator in Fort Myers, FL. You will coordinate documents for permits, water taps, and impact fees, interfacing with division teams and external contacts to ensure deadlines are met.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with 1–3 years of related experience, strong organization and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office and JDE. Some overtime may be required.